Historical Fiction

Carmen

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  • 1903 first published
  • 🎧 2 h 17 min free audiobook
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Carmen is a 1903 historical fiction novel by Prosper Mérimée.

A free LibriVox audiobook (2 h 17 min) is available.

About Carmen

On a trip to Spain in 1830, our narrator recounts his encounters with two strange characters: a thief named Don José Navarro and a beautiful Romani woman named Carmen...little does he know that soon, these two will be entangled in a tumultuous love affair that spells out tragedy for both parties. This novella, written and first published in 1845, has been adapted into a number of dramatic works, including the famous opera by Georges Bizet. - Summary by Mary Kay and Wikipedia
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Carmen — LibriVox recording, 2 h 17 min in 13 sections.

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Who wrote Carmen?

Carmen was written by Prosper Mérimée and first published in 1903.

What genre is Carmen?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is there a free audiobook of Carmen?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 17 min.

What books are similar to Carmen?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and The Time Machine.

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